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How much do full time fifo mining jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time fifo mining in the United States is $97,771.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Fifo Mining vs Contract Fifo Mining?

AspectFull Time Fifo MiningContract Fifo Mining
Employment TypePermanent, ongoing employmentTemporary, project-based
CertificationsTypically requires standard mining certificationsSame certifications often required
Work EnvironmentRemote FIFO site with consistent scheduleSimilar FIFO site, but with variable durations
Job SecurityHigher, with benefits and entitlementsLess, based on contract terms

Full Time Fifo Mining offers permanent employment with benefits, while Contract Fifo Mining is temporary with project-specific durations. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but employment stability differs.

What are some common challenges faced by full time FIFO mining workers, and how are they managed on-site?

Full Time FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) Mining workers often face challenges such as extended periods away from family, adjusting to remote and sometimes harsh environments, and maintaining work-life balance due to long shifts. Mining companies typically offer support through structured rosters, on-site amenities, mental health services, and communication tools to stay connected with loved ones. Teamwork is emphasized, and regular safety briefings help foster a supportive environment that prioritizes both well-being and productivity.

What does a full time FIFO mining worker do?

A Full Time FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) Mining job involves working at remote mine sites where employees are flown in for a set roster of days and then flown home for their time off. Workers typically stay in provided accommodation and work long shifts during their rostered days, performing roles such as equipment operation, maintenance, or site management. The FIFO system helps mining companies staff remote locations while allowing employees to live elsewhere. This lifestyle can be demanding but often offers higher pay and extended time off between rosters.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time FIFO mining worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time FIFO Mining Worker, you need relevant trade or operator qualifications, physical fitness, and a solid understanding of mining safety procedures. Familiarity with heavy machinery, mine site management systems, and certifications such as Standard 11 or MSHA are commonly required. Strong teamwork, adaptability to remote environments, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills are vital to ensure safe, efficient operations and to handle the unique challenges of working in isolated mining locations.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Fifo Mining job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Locum Tenens, 71% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $97,771 per year, or $47 per hour.

Project Manager (Mining Construction - Civil / Earthworks)

MineSpec

Reno, NV โ€ข Remote

$161K - $196K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Project Manager (Mining Construction - Civil / Earthworks)

Location: Canada & United States (FIFO / Rotational Travel Required)

Schedule: Full-Time | 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off Rotation

Compensation: $161,000 - 196,000 USD annually | 401(k) | Comprehensive health benefits

Candidate Location: Open to qualified candidates currently residing in the United States.


Lead Major Mining & Industrial Projects Across Canada & the U.S.

MineSpec Resources is seeking an experienced Project Manager Industrial Construction (Mining & Infrastructure) to lead complex industrial and mining infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

This is a field-focused leadership role for construction professionals who thrive in fast-paced industrial environments and have experience managing multidisciplinary scopes in active construction settings.

You will work alongside experienced construction professionals delivering technically challenging mining and industrial projects while benefiting from a rotational schedule designed to support both strong compensation and long-term sustainability.


Why Join MineSpec?

At MineSpec, we focus on practical construction execution and field-driven leadership. We build experienced, highly capable project teams that solve problems, collaborate effectively, and deliver quality work safely and efficiently.


What We Offer
  • $161,000 - $196,000 USD annual compensation, depending on experience and assignment
  • 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational schedule
  • 40401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4% of eligible compensation
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. MineSpec pays 100% of the employee-only premium and contributes toward dependent and family coverage.
  • Opportunity to spend significant time at home between project rotations
  • All project-related travel, accommodations, meals, and transportation covered
  • Long-term career growth opportunities
  • Exposure to large-scale mining and industrial infrastructure projects
Sustainable High Performance

MineSpec is focused on building a long-term, high-performance culture. We believe exceptional project leadership should not require sacrificing your entire personal life. This role delivers heavy execution-driven leadership directly in the field, combined with project setup and planning support, offering a dynamic mix of environments. Our work arrangements are designed to support both strong annual compensation and long-term sustainability for our people and their families.

Typical work arrangements for this role include:Field-facing site presence during key execution phases to align teams and keep project timelines moving seamlessly.Travel to remote project sites across Canada, with select assignments in the United States depending on project needs.Adaptable rotation schedules (including local site-based, rotational/FIFO, or hybrid) tailored to the specific assignment.


Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving execution performance across mining civil construction scopes. This role will work closely with client representatives, contractors, superintendents, and MineSpec support teams to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and reporting.

Unlike a traditional corporate project management role, this position is primarily field-facing and execution-driven, with strong integration across project controls, engineering, procurement, and site operations. Depending on the project and client structure, assignments may include both owner's team support and contractor-facing delivery support.

Typical Scopes Supported

The successful candidate will manage and deliver projects across multiple civil and earthworks areas:

  • Tailings Infrastructure: Starter dams, raises, embankments, liner interface coordination, and associated water management works.
  • Haul Roads & Access Roads: Clearing/grubbing, earthworks, drainage, aggregate placement, surfacing, and winter roads (where applicable).
  • Water Management: Diversions, ditches, culverts, sediment ponds, dewatering coordination, and pumping systems (civil interface).
  • Bulk Earthworks: Mass excavation, open-pit development, fill placement, compaction control, pads, laydown areas, and plant/site grading.
  • Rock Excavation & Drill-and-Blast Interface: Coordination-level integration with the overall earthworks plan.
  • Civil Infrastructure: Foundations prep, concrete interface coordination, and minor structures/temporary works as required.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead project execution for mining civil and earthworks scopes, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
  • Act as a key interface between client and contractor(s), supporting coordination, decision-making, and issue resolution.
  • Coordinate multiple work fronts and subcontractors, including bulk earthworks, rock excavation, drill-and-blast interfaces, roadworks, water management, and tailings-related civil works.
  • Develop and manage project plans, look-ahead schedules, construction work packages, and constraint logs.
  • Oversee and contribute to project controls functions including progress measurement, quantity tracking, cost trending, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Support change management through the identification, documentation, pricing support, and schedule/cost impact analysis of changes.
  • Track risks and opportunities; implement mitigation plans and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; reinforce a zero-harm culture.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, logistics, and expediting to maintain field readiness and material/equipment availability.
  • Lead regular coordination meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder updates with clear action tracking and follow-through.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
What We're Looking For

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate extensive experience working on the General Contractor side of heavy civil earthworks or mining construction projects. MineSpec was built around experienced construction professionals from Tier 1 General Contractors, and we place significant value on candidates who bring practical field execution expertise.

  • Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of construction experience with progressive responsibility in project management (mining or heavy civil preferred).
  • Sector Exposure: Demonstrated experience delivering bulk earthworks / mine civil scopes in active operations or major capital projects.
  • Project Controls: Strong understanding of project controls fundamentals: scheduling, quantity tracking, progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Contract Administration: Working knowledge of contract administration and change management (RFIs, field instructions, change orders, claims support).
  • Leadership & Influence: Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate in high-accountability environments.
  • Safety & Compliance: Strong safety leadership and a practical understanding of environmental compliance on civil construction sites.
  • Travel & Eligibility: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States and willing to travel to remote project sites across the US. Occasional travel to projects sites in Canada may be required depending on project needs.
Education & Experience

The following educational and experience backgrounds will be considered:

  • Engineering / Tech: Post-secondary education in engineering (mining or civil), construction management, or related discipline is an asset.
  • Experience-Based Paths: Trade-based leadership backgrounds or progressive field-acquired project leadership experience gained through successful project delivery.

MineSpec recognizes that exceptional project leaders come from a variety of career paths. We value practical field experience, schedule/budget ownership, and execution capability above purely theoretical knowledge.

Work Arrangement

This role combines operational planning, client coordination, and on-site execution management, requiring flexibility in work location based on active assignments.

  • Travel Commitments: Travel to project sites and flexibility in work location based on active assignments is required. Full eligibility to travel for work across Canada and potentially the USA is needed.
  • Rotational Structure: Rotations, schedules, and travel requirements vary by project (e.g., local site-based, rotational/FIFO, or hybrid).
  • Environment: Candidates must be completely comfortable operating within remote locations and demanding field environments typical of mining civil construction.
How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining:

  • Relevant mining civil / earthworks construction experience.
  • Exposure to specific civil scopes such as tailings dam construction and drill & blast operations.
  • Experience with project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and leading field execution teams.
  • Experience interfacing directly with Owners, EPCMs, and General Contractors.
  • History working in remote, rotational, or FIFO environments.

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted